Wells (Ida B.) High

Summary:

Wells (Ida B.) High is a small public high school in San Francisco, California, serving 152 students in grades 9-12. Unfortunately, this school has consistently struggled academically, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of California high schools over the past decade.

Wells High's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as female, male, Hispanic, and low-socioeconomic status students. The school has had consistently low four-year graduation rates, ranging from 42.7% to 58.7% over the past five years, and high dropout rates, ranging from 10.4% to 26.2%. Additionally, Wells High has extremely high chronic absenteeism rates, ranging from 91.1% to 96.9% over the past five years. Standardized test scores at the school are also significantly below state and district averages, with proficiency rates in the single digits for English Language Arts, Mathematics, and Science.

While Wells High is struggling, some nearby schools in the San Francisco Unified School District are performing much better. For example, Wallenberg (Raoul) Traditional High and Gateway High, both within a mile of Wells High, have significantly higher academic performance, graduation rates, and lower chronic absenteeism. The small size of Wells High, with only 152 students, does not appear to be helping the school overcome its challenges, as the school's rankings and ratings have remained consistently low over the past decade.


Detail:

Public 9-12

 1099 Hayes St.
       San Francisco, CA  94117-1621


(415) 241-6315

District: San Francisco Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1963rd of 2,323 California High Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $6,103 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  10.8 Help
Number of students:  152

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
56.6%
African American:
18.4%
White:
11.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  69.7% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Wells (Ida B.) High ranks worse than 84.5% of high schools in California. It also ranks 13th among 16 ranked high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 10.77. (See more...)
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The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Wells (Ida B.) High who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.
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The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (56.6%), African American (18.4%), White (11.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 69.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Wells (Ida B.) High is 10.8, which is the lowest among 17 high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Wells (Ida B.) High is $6,103, which is the highest among 17 high schools in the San Francisco Unified School District!
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Wells (Ida B.) High:

SchoolDigger ranks Wells (Ida B.) High 1963rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Wells (Ida B.) High in the ranking list.)

High School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Low Socio Economic Status students:


San Francisco Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks San Francisco Unified 651st of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Wells (Ida B.) High

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Rank History for all students at Wells (Ida B.) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 20.32 1265th 1653 23.5%
2005 23.20 1272nd 1901 33.1%
2006 19.65 1449th 1968 26.4%
2007 23.57 1347th 2063 34.7%
2008 18.79 1589th 2117 24.9%
2009 28.60 1456th 2238 34.9%
2010 19.86 1621st 2281 28.9%
2011 16.23 1791st 2367 24.3%
2012 15.00 1816th 2354 22.9%
2013 13.21 1974th 2426 18.6%
2016 13.07 1688th 2039 17.2%
2017 10.50 1799th 2021 11.0%
2018 13.93 1633rd 2017 19.0%
2019 10.63 2007th 2133 5.9%
2023 10.76 2013th 2348 14.3%
2024 10.77 1963rd 2323 15.5%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Wells (Ida B.) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 28.74 794th 941 15.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Wells (Ida B.) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.11 1648th 1862 11.5%
2019 10.38 1840th 1937 5.0%
2023 11.73 1912th 2247 14.9%
2024 8.09 2095th 2235 6.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Wells (Ida B.) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 6.85 1822nd 1833 0.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Wells (Ida B.) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 10.57 1752nd 1880 6.8%
2023 14.11 1767th 2207 19.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Wells (Ida B.) High

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked High Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 9.69 1743rd 1814 3.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Wells (Ida B.) High Test Scores
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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Wells (Ida B.) High

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 32 86 68 33 6 n/a n/a 0 225
1989 35 103 81 35 5 n/a n/a 0 259
1990 26 79 83 15 8 n/a n/a 0 211
1991 16 83 83 19 6 n/a n/a 0 207
1992 29 118 110 30 4 n/a n/a 0 291
1993 24 140 101 33 0 n/a n/a 0 298
1994 19 109 79 35 1 n/a n/a 0 243
1995 17 101 84 41 2 n/a n/a 0 245
1996 17 101 84 41 2 n/a n/a 0 245
1997 24 103 66 40 5 n/a n/a 0 238
1998 18 88 78 52 3 n/a n/a 0 239
1999 18 102 53 53 2 n/a n/a 0 228
2000 17 100 63 56 2 n/a n/a 0 238
2001 21 112 71 61 2 n/a n/a 1 268
2002 16 97 72 43 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2003 16 97 72 43 2 n/a n/a 0 230
2004 21 109 88 41 2 n/a n/a 1 262
2005 14 96 77 50 1 n/a n/a 2 240
2006 17 100 80 56 1 n/a n/a 1 255
2007 12 38 42 28 2 n/a n/a 120 242
2008 11 69 81 72 3 n/a n/a 0 236
2009 13 70 70 75 2 1 3 0 234
2010 8 88 56 76 1 0 4 0 233
2011 16 81 58 85 1 2 2 0 245
2012 11 79 50 101 1 3 2 0 247
2013 9 61 51 75 2 5 4 0 207
2014 5 51 39 65 1 2 6 0 169
2015 5 41 33 74 4 3 3 0 163
2016 5 35 20 57 2 2 4 0 125
2017 12 52 20 61 4 4 8 0 161
2018 10 50 27 80 1 5 8 0 181
2019 6 35 31 75 2 5 11 0 165
2020 9 43 21 93 2 4 12 0 184
2021 14 37 24 94 2 2 10 0 183
2022 10 25 14 67 1 1 15 0 133
2023 18 28 6 86 3 2 9 0 152

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Wells (Ida B.) High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 10.0 22.5 n/a
1989 259 11.9 21.7 n/a
1990 211 13.0 16.2 n/a
1991 207 14.8 13.9 n/a
1992 291 15.0 19.4 45.4
1993 298 17.1 17.4 29.5
1994 243 14.0 17.4 37.4
1995 245 13.4 18.3 53.9
1996 245 13.4 18.3 53.9
1997 238 12.4 19.2 38.2
1998 239 16.1 14.8 59
1999 228 15.0 15.2 39.5
2000 238 15.0 15.9 43.3
2001 268 14.0 19.1 34.1
2002 230 15.5 14.8 56.1
2003 230 15.5 14.8 56.1
2004 262 14.0 18.7 53.6
2005 240 15.0 16.0 52.9
2006 255 16.0 15.9 0
2007 242 15.0 16.1 106.6
2008 236 16.5 14.3 53.8
2009 234 13.0 15.2 61.1
2010 233 15.9 14.6 48.1
2011 245 n/a n/a 71
2012 247 14.0 17.5 40.9
2013 207 14.4 14.3 62.8
2014 169 15.2 11.1 70.4
2015 163 14.0 11.6 78.5
2016 125 13.0 9.6 74.4
2017 161 11.8 13.6 81.4
2018 181 11.4 15.8 68
2019 165 8.4 19.6 64.8
2020 184 n/a n/a 69
2021 183 12.5 14.6 67.2
2022 133 7.8 17.0 66.2
2023 152 14.0 10.8 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Wells (Ida B.) High

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 225 10.0 22.5 n/a
1989 259 11.9 21.7 n/a
1990 211 13.0 16.2 n/a
1991 207 14.8 13.9 n/a
1992 291 15.0 19.4 45.4
1993 298 17.1 17.4 29.5
1994 243 14.0 17.4 37.4
1995 245 13.4 18.3 53.9
1996 245 13.4 18.3 53.9
1997 238 12.4 19.2 38.2
1998 239 16.1 14.8 59
1999 228 15.0 15.2 39.5
2000 238 15.0 15.9 43.3
2001 268 14.0 19.1 34.1
2002 230 15.5 14.8 56.1
2003 230 15.5 14.8 56.1
2004 262 14.0 18.7 53.6
2005 240 15.0 16.0 52.9
2006 255 16.0 15.9 0
2007 242 15.0 16.1 106.6
2008 236 16.5 14.3 53.8
2009 234 13.0 15.2 61.1
2010 233 15.9 14.6 48.1
2011 245 n/a n/a 71
2012 247 14.0 17.5 40.9
2013 207 14.4 14.3 62.8
2014 169 15.2 11.1 70.4
2015 163 14.0 11.6 78.5
2016 125 13.0 9.6 74.4
2017 161 11.8 13.6 81.4
2018 181 11.4 15.8 68
2019 165 8.4 19.6 64.8
2020 184 n/a n/a 69
2021 183 12.5 14.6 67.2
2022 133 7.8 17.0 66.2
2023 152 14.0 10.8 69.7

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Wells (Ida B.) High

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $6,103

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Wells (Ida B.) High

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 2007th of 2133 High schoolsRanks 2013th of 2348 High schools
 8.4%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Wells (Ida B.) High)12.517.7
 5.2%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (San Francisco Unified)63.164.5
 1.4%
   11th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)57.355.4
 1.9%
11th Grade Mathematics (Wells (Ida B.) High)00
   11th Grade Mathematics (San Francisco Unified)48.645
 3.6%
   11th Grade Mathematics (California)32.227.4
 4.9%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students165152
 7.9%
African American3528
 20%
American Indian23
 50%
Asian316
 80.6%
Hispanic7586
 14.7%
Pacific Islander52
 60%
White618
 200%
Two or More Races119
 18.2%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients64.8%69.7%
 4.9%


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In the 2022-23 school year, 152 students attended Wells (Ida B.) High.

Students at Wells (Ida B.) High are 57% Hispanic, 18% African American, 12% White, 6% Two or more races, 4% Asian, 2% American Indian, 1% Pacific Islander.

Wells (Ida B.) High ranks in the bottom 15.5% of California high schools.


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